Rome2Rio

How to get fromChicago to Zakopaneby plane, bus, shuttle, or train

Find Transport to Zakopane

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Zakopane by plane, bus, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane plane ORD - KRK
    2. Take the bus from MDA dworzec autobusowy to Zakopane ZDAbus bus
    15h 29m
    zł 948–3,473

  2. Fly to Katowice International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane plane ORD - KTW
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Katowice Airport to Kraków Główny Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from MDA dworzec autobusowy to Zakopane ZDAbus bus
    19h 25m
    zł 965–2,545

  3. Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ORD - BUD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Zakopaneshuttle bus
    20h 25m
    zł 1,573–3,873

  4. Fly to Košice International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Košice International Airport (KSC)plane plane ORD - KSC
    2. Take the train from Kosice to Poprad-Tatrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poprad AS to Zakopane Aleja 3 Maja Dolnebus bus
    20h 43m
    zł 1,447–4,489

  5. Fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane plane ORD - WAW
    2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Zakopanetrain train
    17h 38m
    zł 2,113–4,623

  6. Fly to Wroclaw, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wroclaw (WRO)plane plane ORD - WRO
    2. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Krakow Glownytrain train
    3. Take the bus from MDA dworzec autobusowy to Zakopane ZDAbus bus
    20h 14m
    zł 1,260–4,005

  7. Fly to Vienna International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane ORD - VIE
    2. Take the bus from Vienna Airport to Bratislava Main Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Poprad-Tatrytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Poprad AS to Zakopane Aleja 3 Maja Dolnebus bus
    20h 33m
    zł 1,422–2,127

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticketzł 927Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chicago to Zakopane.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,764.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 29m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Zakopane, Poland?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Zakopane. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK), walk to Krakow Airport, take the bus to Krakow BS , Bosacka St, 18, walk to MDA dworzec autobusowy, then take the bus to Zakopane ZDA. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Katowice International Airport (KTW), walk to Katowice Airport, take the shuttle to Kraków Główny Station, walk to MDA dworzec autobusowy, then take the bus to Zakopane ZDA.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.